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Potential customers look at house on the internet and that's how they pick their agent. RIGHT?The truth is that potential customer look for houses on the internet and that's how they get more comfortable with prices and areas.  Potential customers by and large still choose agents the way they ch...
12/21/2007
As we enjoy this holiday season, I ask everyone to reflect on the many blessings of living in a country based on freedom.  And as you sit with your love ones, please remember to say a pray for the service and sacrifices of Soldiers and civilians around the world. We remain a Nation at war in extr...
12/21/2007
Many agents fall prey to the myth that if they work for lower commissions rates, they will get more leads to do more transactions.  The FACT is that the number of transactions you do is directly proportional to the number of contacts you make with potential customers and the quality of your serv...
12/21/2007
Not really.  But this kind of statement seems to be all that was required to get someone's name on the Mitchell report. I'm not saying that baseball doesn't or didn't have a steroid problem.  But considering the public scrutiny that exists for anyone thought to have cheated, you would think Senat...
12/14/2007
As a resident of Dominion Valley and Navy Reserve Officer, I was proud to learn the history behind the name of the new elementary school being constructed in our community.  Vice Admiral Samuel Lee Gravely, Jr. (June 4, 1922 - October 22, 2004) is a perfect role model for our young children.  "Su...
12/14/2007
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School is on track to open next September.  However, there is still much to be done.  If you are living in the Dominion Valley, your child could be affected by the new school boundaries.  The Prince William County School Board is scheduled to receive the Boundary ...
12/13/2007
According to Money magazine, the outlook for 2008 is looking bleak.  Although home prices are down 4.2% from last year, a chief economist predicts that "the worse is yet to come." Some are saying that home prices could fall another 5-6%. Now I still believe that the strong economy and job opportu...
12/13/2007
Just how interested are you in selling your home?  I know that we would love to get the prices seen back in 2005 but at some point reality must set in. Forget what the ugly house next door sold for last year or even what comparable homes are lists for today.  Instead, use the going price of house...
12/12/2007
I know many of you may be yearning to add new upgrades to your home, but will it help the resale value?  Before you hire a contractor to help increase the value of your home, find out which renovations are most likely to pay you back.  For the short-term (less than 5 years), I recommend that you ...
12/12/2007
Many people believe that the government shouldn't get too involved in bailing out the mortgage loan industry. After all, they sort of brought it on themselves. Some want promises of further rate cuts or infusions of cash from the Fed.  Increasing, more experts are pointing to alternative options ...
12/11/2007
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